Specialist - Peer Outreach (59179)
About The Position
In accordance with RNP's Mission Statement, Philosophy of Client Care and Code of Ethics as stated in the Personnel Policies and under the supervision of the Program Director, the Peer Outreach Specialist serves as an advocate and outreach specialist to support the clients of the Population of Focus (POF). The program’s goal is to provide services to more individuals from Fairfield County with SUD and COD so they may receive housing, addiction, and mental health services in order to decrease homelessness and illicit drug use, including individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender minority communities.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree or commensurate experience with two years of specific experience with adults with substance abuse and mental health, and homelessness.
- Familiarity with the Greater Bridgeport Area/Fairfield County
- Ability to build and maintain community relationships.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Must hold current CT driver’s license, have own transportation, and proof of insurance.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual preferred
- Incumbents may be required to obtain certifications or training as required for the role.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for conducting outreach activities and supportive services through community engagement.
- Utilizes RNP vehicle for outreach events, community engagement and client transportation for access to services.
- Facilitates timely referrals and placements to treatment and support providers.
- Conducts coaching sessions with individuals referred to RNP programs for community networking.
- Maintains communication with all RNP programs for admissions and referrals.
- Acts as a role model for the organization with individuals in the community and when serving clients.
- Prepares an agenda for supervision and utilizes supervision as needed to meet professional demands of job.
- Maintains professional communication with community providers and builds a network of recovery supports.
- Maintains files and records of work activities to provide access to and retrieval of data while meeting all document requirements of position and program.
- Engages with individuals and families into care and offer prevention, engagement, and recovery support services
- Assumes all other appropriate duties as deemed necessary by supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
